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Fast fashion's carbon footprint can be reduced across its life cycle, new study suggests

Fast fashion's carbon footprint can be reduced across its life cycle, new study suggests
Phys.org Friday 28 August 2026, 18:20 UTC 1 min read
Key Points

Fast fashion is built on cheap, short-lived garments, especially cotton and polyester T-shirts. To sustain its profits, the industry relies on high production frequency, short product lifespan and a globalized supply chain. All these elements contribute to making the industry a major source of global pollution.

Fast fashion is built on cheap, short-lived garments, especially cotton and polyester T-shirts. To sustain its profits, the industry relies on high production frequency, short product lifespan and a globalized supply chain. All these elements contribute to making the industry a major source of global pollution.
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